3rd Dr Ksh Chourjit Singh Inter-District Polo Tournament kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 08 2026:

Mapal Kangjeibung should be reserved exclusively for Polo and horse-related activities: Th Satyabrata Singh

The 3rd Dr Ksh Chourjit Singh Inter-District Polo Tournament, 2026, commenced today at the historic Mapal Kangjeibung (Imphal Polo Ground) .

Th Satyabrata Singh, Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, and Prof Ch Priyoranjan Singh, president of the Manipuri Pony Society, attended the inaugural function as the chief guest and president, respectively.

Daljit Singh Chawdhary (Retd IPS), Vice-Chancellor of the National Sports University, and Prof Mayengbam Akshaykumar Singh, former Head of the Department of Clinical Psychology, RIMS, Imphal, were the guests of honour.

3rd Dr Ksh Chourjit Singh Inter-District Polo Tournament kicks off

Addressing the gathering, Speaker Th Satyabrata Singh asserted that Mapal Kangjeibung, regarded as the world's oldest living polo ground, must be preserved exclusively for polo and other horse-related activities.

He stated that he would take up the matter with the highest decision-making body of the State to ensure the historic ground retains its unique identity and purpose.

He also expressed his deep appreciation to polo enthusiasts, pony owners, and everyone dedicated to keeping this age-old tradition alive.

In his presidential address, Prof Ch Priyoranjan Singh appealed to the Speaker to persuade his colleagues and the concerned authorities to translate this vision into action by legally protecting Mapal Kangjeibung for exclusive polo use.

Daljit Singh Chawdhary, Vice-Chancellor of the National Sports University, announced that the university is considering the inclusion of Equestrian Studies as a subject in its academic curriculum.

Meanwhile, Prof M Akshaykumar Singh recalled the significant contributions of the late Dr Ksh Chourjit Singh in the fields of medicine and culture.

Institution of the Dr Ksh Chourjit Singh Polo Journalist Award

The Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association (MHRPA) also announced the launch of the Dr Ksh Chourjit Singh Polo Journalist Award, beginning with this 3rd edition of the tournament to recognise and encourage media professionals covering polo and equestrian sports.

It will be presented in two categories-Print Media and Electronic Media-and will comprise a citation along with a cash incentive, the association said.

Chingkheihunba Polo Club advances to the quarterfinals

The opening day of the 12-team tournament saw Chingkheihunba Polo Club, Kongpal reach the quarterfinals with an 8-5 win over Loyalakpa Polo Club, Sangaiprou (IW) .

Chingkheihunba Polo Club, who are representing Kakching district, led the first chukker 4-2 before easing to a 7-4 lead at the halfway mark.

The two sides added a goal apiece in the third chukker, with the final chukker remaining goalless to leave the final scoreline at 8-5 in favour of the Kongpal team.

Leishemba Takhellambam took centre-stage by scoring four goals-three in the first chukker and one in the second-while Th Kaoba scored a goal each in the first and second chukkers.

L Kokeshwor and O Rozer also chipped in with a goal apiece for the winners.

Meanwhile, Th Basanta scored twice, and O Chinglensana, A Abung, and L Abhinash scored a goal each for the Sangaiprou side.

Tomorrow, MPSC-A, who are representing Bishnupur district will play Thoubal District Polo Association and Khoriphaba Polo Club (Bishnupur district) will play Tekcham PC (Thoubal district) .